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United Ability reported $16.3 million in revenue and $16.0 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $89.53 went to program services, $8.20 to management and general costs and $2.27 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 69.3% of the total. Government grants made up 59.8%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $297,598 (CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER). 9 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 42% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending September 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $16MFor context, the median across 314 covered diseases, disorders & medical disciplines charities: $88.73 programs, $10.89 management, $0.38 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending September 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $16MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 89.5% | 86.7% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 8.2% | 10.6% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 2.3% | 0.4% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.03 | $0.03 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 69.3% | 24.7% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 59.8% | 0.6% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 24.0% | 59.5% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $297,598 | $391,657 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.86% | 1.45% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 9 | 10 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 38.9 | 7.6 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 23 of 23 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseEarly learning program - children age 6 weeks to five years who have delays in one or more areas of development and those who are typically developing learn side by side in nine spacious classrooms. Designed by educators and developmental specialists to meet the needs of all children, the hand in hand facility is situated on seven acres of wooded landscape, butterfly gardens, a vegetable and flower garden and nature trails. Each aspect of the building, the program and environment has been carefully designed to promote a healthy, safe and happy setting in which children can learn and grow.…
Early intervention program - the early intervention program offers services and interventions that enable chldren and families a more independent and integrated lifestyle within their community. It is a comprehensive program for infants and toddlers between the ages of birth to three years with developmental delays. Over 400 children and families a month reap the benefits of early intervention. United Ability has become the largest provider of early intervention services of its type in the state
Adult day habilitation - the adult day program is designed to meet the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities. Each individual has the opportunity to select the training and services they would like to receive. Eligibility criteria require a diagnosis of a developmental disability and the ability for the program to meet the individual's needs. In addition, each person must demonstrate manageable behavior, reside in the greater birmingham metropolitan area, and be at least 21 years old
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $280,180 | $0 | $17,418 | $297,598 |
| DIRECTOR OF ENTERPRISES Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $172,992 | $0 | $10,962 | $183,954 |
| CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $156,599 | $0 | $14,652 | $171,251 |
| CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $148,520 | $0 | $16,779 | $165,299 |
| DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY RELATED SERVICES Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $139,017 | $0 | $8,932 | $147,949 |
| CHIEF HR OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $128,241 | $0 | $19,421 | $147,662 |
| DIRECTOR OF EARLY LEARNING Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $122,737 | $0 | $7,921 | $130,658 |
| DEVELOPMENT & FOUNDATION LEAD Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $102,545 | $0 | $9,384 | $111,929 |
9 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from United Ability (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $800K (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b23 · 23 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4Yes
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5413
- Volunteers Part I, line 6376
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| ZURIEL TECHNOLOGY GROUP Computer services and equipment | $274,201 |
| CHAMP CREATIVE LLC Branding and related strategy | $104,921 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 2 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
21 private foundations reported grants to United Ability totaling $1.5M on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Every number above is copied from United Ability's own Form 990. If one doesn't match the filing, that's our error and we'll fix it. If you work for United Ability, you can publish a response that is linked from this page.
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Questions people ask
How much of United Ability's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, United Ability reported that 89.5% of its $16.0 million in expenses went to program services, 8.2% to management and general and 2.3% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does United Ability pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation United Ability reported for one person in the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025 was $297,598, for the role of CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does United Ability get its money?
Of $16.3 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, 69.3% came from contributions and grants (including 59.8% from government grants) and 24.0% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is United Ability a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 63-0307960 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, object 202601709349301020 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, object 202521289349300437 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, object 202401459349300715 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, object 202302009349300435 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, object 202231749349301003 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, object 202110719349300411 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 63-0307960: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.